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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.59, 35,771.64 and 18,030.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.59, 35,771.64 and 18,030.43 is: 26,996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.59 : 35,771.64 = 18,030.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.59/35,771.64 = 18,030.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.59x = 35,771.64 × 18,030.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.59x = 644,978,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,978,051.01/23,891.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.03

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